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Operating Guidelines 

Air Chicago (Standard/XW/XL/XXL)

3-6

CHI Panel

The  CHI  panel  (Figure  3-7)  allows  fully 

automatic operation of the Air Chicago for a wide 

range of folding needs. The Air Chicago can be 

set to hold up to sixteen (16) programs.

NOTE: 

The standard display is 

the  folder’s  speed  and  the  item 

count.

The 

ADJUST

 button (A) is used for adjusting 

various folding parameters and is 

only

 used when 

the unit is operating in manual mode.

The 

CD

 programming button (B) is used to 

change the preset program settings for the SIZE 

SELECT buttons.

The 

TEST

  button  (C)  is  used  during 

troubleshooting.  The  fold  system  must  be 

off  (manual  mode)  in  order  to  access  the  test 

functions.

The CHI panel Display (D) varies depending 

upon which mode is currently selected. It shows 

the  various  fold  system  settings,  diagnostic 

messages, etc.

The 

CURSOR

 button (E) moves the cursor 

to various positions in the CHI panel Display in 

order to change settings.

The “

-

” and “

+

” buttons (F and G) are used 

to increase and decrease the various fold system 

settings. The “

-

” button is also used to reset the 

item counter.

The 

ENTER

 button (H) confirms a selection 

from a menu, or to store new information.

The 

SIZE SELECT

 buttons (I) place the unit 

in automatic mode and are used to select one of 

the up to 16 possible programs.

The 

WIDTH

 buttons (J) are used to manually 

set the space between the primary fold skis. These 

buttons are only used when the unit is operating 

in manual mode.

The 

AIR LO/HI

  button  (K)  selects  one  of 

two levels of air pressure to facilitate the primary 

folding of different weights of items. Processing 

lighter weight items requires less air pressure than 

heavier items. This button is only used when the 

unit is operating in manual mode.

The 

CROSS

  button  (L)  is  used  to  select  a 

choice of crossfold patterns including half folds, 

French (1/3) folds, or quarter folds. This button 

is only used when the unit is operating in manual 

mode.

Figure 3-7:  The Chicago High Intelligence 

(CHI) control panel.

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

Summary of Contents for Air Chicago Standard

Page 1: ...AIR CHICAGO STANDARD XW XL XXL Towel Folder INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

Page 2: ...Chicago Dryer Company Instruction Manual 3019 105b CHICAGO DRYER COMPANY 2200 N Pulaski Chicago Illinois USA 60639 3737 Telephone 773 235 4430 Fax 773 235 4439 www chidry com...

Page 3: ...duction Chapter 2 Installation Chapter 3 Operating Guidelines Chapter 4 Preventive Maintenance Chapter 5 Operating Principles Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Chapter 7 Repair CHI PANEL BULLETIN PICTURE PART...

Page 4: ...Standard XW XL XXL ii CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1 Warranty 1 2 1 2 Scope of Manual 1 2 1 3 Safety 1 3 Safe Work Habits 1 3 Safety Features 1 4 1 4 Equipment Description 1 6 Models and Model Designatio...

Page 5: ...mpressed Air Supply Connection 2 6 Electrical Connection 2 7 Final Protective Wrapper Removal 2 9 2 3 Pre Operational Checkout 2 10 Security of Hardware 2 10 Compressed Air Supply Checkout 2 11 Ribbon...

Page 6: ...STOP Buttons 3 2 Air Permeable Barriers Safety Guards 3 2 Safety Interlock Switches 3 3 Safety Labels 3 3 3 2 Operating Controls 3 4 CHI Panel 3 6 3 3 Daily Operating Procedures 3 7 Start Up 3 7 Hand...

Page 7: ...5 Inspect Air Filter Drain 4 5 Check Air Pressure Settings 4 6 Check and Grease Stacker Door Bearings 4 7 Lubricate Stacker Door Linkages 4 8 Check Belt and Ribbon Condition and Tension 4 8 4 3 Monthl...

Page 8: ...Air Reservoir 5 10 Air Valves Air Valve Solenoids 5 11 Air Cylinder 5 11 Air Manifolds Air Bars Air Jets 5 11 Pneumatic Clutch Brake 5 11 5 3 Mechanical System 5 12 Main Drive System 5 12 Primary Fol...

Page 9: ...2 6 1 CHI Diagnostic Message Index 6 6 6 2 LED Diagnostics 6 8 6 3 Electrical 6 10 6 4 Mechanical 6 13 6 5 Primary Folding 6 14 6 6 First Crossfold 6 17 6 7 Second Crossfold 6 19 6 8 Stacker 6 20 6 9...

Page 10: ...ent 7 12 Tracking Tape Overview 7 14 White Tracking Tape Replacement 7 15 Grey Tracking Tape Replacement 7 16 Riveted Tracking Tape Replacement 7 17 7 5 Chains and Belts 7 19 Main Drive Chain Tension...

Page 11: ...Fold Ski Position Detect Proximity Sensor Replacement 7 35 Stacker Proximity Sensor Adjustment 7 36 Stacker Proximity Sensor Replacement 7 38 Primary Fold Skis Limit Switch Adjustment 7 39 7 8 Compres...

Page 12: ...Daily Operating Procedures 3 4 Operating Techniques NOTE It is extremely important that daily operation of the unit be properly supervised at all times All operating and maintenance personnel must rea...

Page 13: ...rocedures section Electrical Connection procedure Safety STOP Buttons Pressing any of the three red safety STOP buttons Figure 3 3 A immediately stops all rotating parts Twist to release reset a press...

Page 14: ...s around the unit to keep operators and maintenance personnel alert in particular areas Figure 3 5 WARNING labels alert personnel that personal injury may result from not following recommended procedu...

Page 15: ...utton G Safety STOP button H Pacing Light Option I JAM ALARM A Sounds to indicate jams in the unit It also alerts operators to check the CHI Panel display for diagnostic messages START button B Initia...

Page 16: ...t JOG REVERSE button G MovestheribbonsoftheAirChicagobackward This should only be used brie y to clear a jam WARNING Never put hands into the machine while the power is on This is dangerous and unnece...

Page 17: ...l Display in order to change settings The and buttons F and G are used to increase and decrease the various fold system settings The button is also used to reset the item counter The ENTER button H co...

Page 18: ...in the switch lights and the CHI Panel begins its start up diagnostics Then the primary fold ribbons begin moving 1 2 3 4 5 Perform a safety check Press a red safety STOP button All moving parts shou...

Page 19: ...cked out easily Turn power OFF at the main disconnect switch WARNING Never reach into the machine while it is running Serious injury could result Remove the jammed material by hand NOTE Frequent jammi...

Page 20: ...kis 1 3 1 3 1 3 1st Air Blast 2nd Air Blast TOWEL Primary Fold Skis Figure 3 9 Position the towel so that it is centered on the edge of the left primary fold ski for a half primary fold Towel Primary...

Page 21: ...half of the machine French fold items should be fed directly up the center of the unit 1 2 3 Manual Operation The programs preset with the SIZE SELECT buttons can be overridden to accommodate special...

Page 22: ...error and where it occurred Programming Adjustment Testing The folder s operations are centrally operated through the CHI Chicago High Intelligence control panel The CHI Panel makes it easy to operate...

Page 23: ...in the folder remain in memory and will be folded and counted when the folder resumes operation To resume operation press START 1 2 3 4 3 4 Operating Techniques Many factors are involved in producing...

Page 24: ...perates most ef ciently when processing one type of item at a time Divide the goods into their categories by type Up to sixteen 16 programs may be entered For each category program one of the four SIZ...

Page 25: ...on the edge of a primary fold ski By following posted standards all operators will use the best techniques for maximum productivity Work Habits Once the supervisor has established the proper standards...

Page 26: ...re 3 8 Half primary folds are obtained by feeding the item on the left side of the Air Chicago Position the towel so that it is centered on the outside edge of the left primary fold ski as in Figure 3...

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Page 33: ...125 Conveyor Drive 2 HP kW 1 6 0 125 Electrical Frequency All Models 50 60 Hz Total Amps 6 0 5 5 3 0 2 7 2 2 Three Phase Voltage 208 230 380 460 575 Total Amps 17 0 8 5 Single Phase Voltage 115 230 C...

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Page 35: ...ZE SAE 2 SAE 5 SAE 8 Cap Screws Brass Type 303 1 4 20 6 11 12 13 5 5 1 4 28 7 13 15 16 6 7 5 16 18 13 21 25 27 8 9 5 16 24 14 23 30 33 9 10 3 8 16 23 38 50 52 15 17 3 8 24 26 40 60 60 16 18 7 16 14 37...

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Page 37: ...stic Message Index Troubleshooting 6 6 Function Checkout Installation 2 14 Operation C 3 Automatic Program Operation 3 10 C 4 Controls and Indicators C 3 Counters C 5 Jam Detection C 6 Manual Operatio...

Page 38: ...Troubleshooting 6 24 Controls Operating See Operating Controls Controls and Indicators CHI Panel 3 6 C 3 Control System Electrical 5 6 CHI Panel 5 6 Communications and the Boards 5 6 Electrical Panel...

Page 39: ...leshooting 6 17 Flatwork Condition General Operating Techniques 3 13 Folding Accuracy 3 9 Fold System Fold Operation 3 8 Automatic Operation 3 10 Counters 3 11 Folding Accuracy 3 9 Manual Operation 3...

Page 40: ...ral Operating Tech niques 3 14 O Operating Controls 3 4 CHI Panel 3 6 C 3 Operating Techniques 3 12 Processing Standards 3 13 Work Habits 3 14 Operation CHI Panel C 3 Automatic Program C 4 Controls an...

Page 41: ...i Position Detect 7 34 Stacker 7 36 Replacement Primary Fold Ski Position Detect 7 35 Stacker 7 38 R Repair Parts Availability 7 3 Safety Considerations 7 2 Return Conveyor Drive System 5 13 Ribbon Te...

Page 42: ...9 Shut Down 3 12 Pause Operation 3 12 Site and Utility Requirements 2 2 Sort Into Categories Work Habits 3 14 Stacker Adjustment CHI Panel C 14 Door Air Cylinder Air Flow Adjustment 7 43 Bearings Chec...

Page 43: ...chanical 6 13 Primary Folding 6 14 Second Crossfold 6 19 Sensor Function 6 22 Stacker 6 20 Symptoms 6 2 U Uncrating and Positioning 2 5 W Warranty 1 2 Watch and Listen for Anything Abnormal 4 2 Weekly...

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